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I found the problem.. TT does not permit a Mac user to launch the program from the Desktop, if one is going to use the auto loading feature for 1099s.  The error message gives the name of the program and its location in Application.  This is an incorrect message.  If I delete the program from the Desktop and launch from Applications, it works fine.  I can launch from the Desktop, and the program works well if I do not use the auto feature.  This problem does not exist, if I use my wife's Windows platform.  Go figure.  The coding for the Mac needs to be updated.   Thanks for your response.

Thanks for the lead.  The process is a bit ubiquitous. It asks the reason for the refund, and I respond that it was a double purchase.  This is confirmed under order history.  but once submitted, these is no message.  I suppose I wait until TT contacts me, or I try all over again.   Regardless, many thanks.

@dr-shengchihchen    Yep...that happened to lots of people.... if you didn't allow a certain  strange TurboTax pop-up ,access to your device. I had the same problem the first time I tried.   ____________________________________ See the solution other folks posted in these discussions:   Solved: Re: Importing Brokerage data does not work and Solved: Re: vanguard brokerage update is available from Vanguard but not on turbo tax

Yes. You can do it on your own and the information is provided here for you. As you prepare your return you can ask as many questions as you need and we will help you.   The gambling income and losses should be entered without using the 1099-MISC form. If you did enter that form, then delete it by selecting the correct link below. Use the link below for your version of TurboTax to delete a form. If you're using TurboTax Online software and need to delete a form, click here. If you're using TurboTax Desktop software and need to delete a form, click here. You must track the winnings and the expenses of the gambling.   Gambling Winnings A payer is required to issue you a Form W-2G if you receive certain gambling winnings or have any gambling winnings subject to federal income tax withholding. You must report all gambling winnings as 'Other Income' on your tax return including winnings that aren't reported on a form.    Gambling Losses You may deduct gambling losses only if you itemize your deductions and kept a record of your winnings and losses. The amount of losses you deduct can't be more than 90% of the amount of gambling income you reported on your return. Claim your gambling losses up to the amount of winnings, as 'Other Itemized Deductions'.   Less Common Income: How to enter in TurboTax Go to the Wages and Income  section of TurboTax Scroll to  Less Common Income > Select  Prizes, Awards, and Gambling Winnings Select Start or Update/Review > Continue to enter your winnings and your losses TurboTax will carry the winnings and the losses to the appropriate place on your tax return. Note: Beginning in the 2026 tax year (for the 2025 tax season), new federal legislation the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) limits the deductibility of gambling losses to 90% of winnings. Previously, 100% of losses could offset winnings. This change means taxpayers may owe taxes on "phantom" income, even if they break even or lose money overall. 

If you don't have a 2024 file ending in .tax2024 to transfer into 2025 you will need to start without transferring.  You will have to manually enter any 2024 info it wants as you enter 2025.  Do you have a pdf or printed copy of your 2024 return?